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. >> we're driving out of iraq, we're leaving. >> this is the last time we'll e in iraq. >> hopefully i never come back hopeful >> so many of the troops and others have made multiple trips >> so many of to iraq. others have ma we have been with them through th the nearly eight years. charliee see the charlie company truck rode down the road to us, four flat tires. engine on fire. incredible.lies are incredible. i mean, they have really -- they have gone through an awful lot. i told my wife i wouldn't do this. >> reporter: more than 4,400 troops have been killed in iraq, nearly 32,000 wounded. influx of forces ux of forces in iraq, the surge, things began to turn around. do you believe you're going to get out of here some day? > i'm hoping. >> reporter: general ray odierno >> ms made that happen. remain, is by no means over. 50,000 troops will remain, and while they're not called combat advisi, they will be advising .nd assisting iraqi forces. meaning that combat may well be part of their role. but it is the iraqis who will take the lead throughout iraq, which is what the u.s. will be
. >> we're driving out of iraq, we're leaving. >> this is the last time we'll e in iraq. >> hopefully i never come back hopeful >> so many of the troops and others have made multiple trips >> so many of to iraq. others have ma we have been with them through th the nearly eight years. charliee see the charlie company truck rode down the road to us, four flat tires. engine on fire. incredible.lies are incredible. i mean, they have really -- they have gone through an...
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will iraq hold on? >>> new hope -- building a windpipe for patients out of their own stem cells. >>> and late pardon -- were we wrong about outlaw billy the kid all these years? is it time to forgive a gunslinger? >>> good evening. every sign from the gulf is that starting as early as tonight this is it. bp is ready to execute plan number 11 and extinguish the broken oil well for good, using tons of mud and concrete. we are now 105 days in. that temporary cap has held for 18 days so far. but if all goes well, the underwater wellhead crisis could come to an end. jeffrey kofman is watching it all from empire, louisiana, tonight. jeffrey. >> reporter: and good evening to you, diane. that's right, this really is the beginning of the end, the final chapter of the well itself. but as for what it has left behind in the waters of the gulf, that is far from clear. this was what the oil looked like under water two months ago. and this -- today. after the oil disappeared from the surface last week, local officials
will iraq hold on? >>> new hope -- building a windpipe for patients out of their own stem cells. >>> and late pardon -- were we wrong about outlaw billy the kid all these years? is it time to forgive a gunslinger? >>> good evening. every sign from the gulf is that starting as early as tonight this is it. bp is ready to execute plan number 11 and extinguish the broken oil well for good, using tons of mud and concrete. we are now 105 days in. that temporary cap has held...
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but for the iraqs who for so long wanted us out, want us to wait? >> reporter: tonight at baghdad's fanciest new restaurant after the weapons search, iraqis sat down to break the ramadan fast and to talk about the u.s. combat brigades pulling out. surprisingly, it makes them nervous. do you think it's a good thing or a bad thing the americans are pulling out? out on the streets, we heard the same thing. >> we don't know what can happen when they leave. >> there's an extraordinary irony at work. over 7 1/2 years in iraq, i have seen the americans criticized at every turn, from before the war during the days of saddam, to the early days of the insurgency in 2003 when this mother angry about the lack of security issued this dark warning. >> so many americans will be killed, i can assure you because i know my people. >> reporter: but right now, iraq is at a particularly fragile stage. more than five months after elections rival politicians haven't been able to form a government, and insurgents are starting to fill the power vacuum. al qaeda claimed resp
but for the iraqs who for so long wanted us out, want us to wait? >> reporter: tonight at baghdad's fanciest new restaurant after the weapons search, iraqis sat down to break the ramadan fast and to talk about the u.s. combat brigades pulling out. surprisingly, it makes them nervous. do you think it's a good thing or a bad thing the americans are pulling out? out on the streets, we heard the same thing. >> we don't know what can happen when they leave. >> there's an...
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as y >>> and we turn next to iraq. as you know, the u.s. is pulling at combat troops. the president giving a big speech about it next week. s t today, insurgents reminded are still hey are still there, nd still brutal. they launched attack after ttack across the country, aiming their bombs at iraqi qildiers and police now taking e er from the americans. at least 56 were killed. ris our dan harris was with some american forces when the word it came in the bloody assault as it came in. > reporter: out on a mission in mosul today with the u.s. army's we rt rogues battalion, we could hear the reports of the iedurgent attacks coming in. >> be aware of two ieds near a house on the main road. >> reporter: how common is a report of an ied for you? >> a andcross mosul and the entire the of operations here in the north, i'd say twice a day. reporter: : today's attack today's attackstions about the qisrt of president obama's iraq strategy -- that the iraqis are now able to take over their own security. differenthree very different opinions on the matter over the last 36 hours. ol
as y >>> and we turn next to iraq. as you know, the u.s. is pulling at combat troops. the president giving a big speech about it next week. s t today, insurgents reminded are still hey are still there, nd still brutal. they launched attack after ttack across the country, aiming their bombs at iraqi qildiers and police now taking e er from the americans. at least 56 were killed. ris our dan harris was with some american forces when the word it came in the bloody assault as it came in....
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harris, abc news, baghdad. >> and we will have live >> and we coverage of the president's address on iraq tomorrow night ad beginning at 8:00 eastern right ere. >>> still ahead on "world news," glenn beck's huge rally which rld news,"ind of religious rally which what he said it all meant today. all meathe little league champions with baseball angels right by their side. champions with baseball angels right by their side. so, we set out to discover the nutritional science at purina one, we want your cat to be as healthy as possible in some of nature's best ingredients. that's how we created purina one with smartblend. nutritionally optimized with real salmon, wholesome grains and essential antioxidants, for strong muscles, vital energy, a healthy immune system, and a real difference in your cat. purina one improved with smartblend. discover what one can do. ♪ now the healing power of touch just got more powerful. introducing precise from the makers of tylenol. precise pain relieving heat patch activates sensory receptors. it helps block pain signals for deep penetrating relief you can fe
harris, abc news, baghdad. >> and we will have live >> and we coverage of the president's address on iraq tomorrow night ad beginning at 8:00 eastern right ere. >>> still ahead on "world news," glenn beck's huge rally which rld news,"ind of religious rally which what he said it all meant today. all meathe little league champions with baseball angels right by their side. champions with baseball angels right by their side. so, we set out to discover the...
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. >>> and we have a milestone to report tonight in the long war in iraq. word today that the number of u.s. troops there is now below 50,000 for the first time since the war began 7 1/2 years ago, when 90,000 u.s. troops first moved in. the white house says president obama will deliver a major address on iraq a week from today. >>> and still ahead on "world news," books, pencils and mops? back to school supplies 2010. >>> and, look who's talking. can you guess which americans talk the most on their cell phones? >>> and the miss universe contestant. when is it a mistake not to admit a mistake? hi. we're ready to switch our car insurance to progressive. today just seemed like a great day to save. oh, it's not just today. with our free loyalty program, you earn great stuff like accident forgiveness and bigger discounts just by staying with us. oh! ooh! so, what you're saying is, it gets even better with age. oh! tell me we're still talking about insurance. rewarding loyalty. now, that's progressive. call or click today. [ female announcer ] something unexpect
. >>> and we have a milestone to report tonight in the long war in iraq. word today that the number of u.s. troops there is now below 50,000 for the first time since the war began 7 1/2 years ago, when 90,000 u.s. troops first moved in. the white house says president obama will deliver a major address on iraq a week from today. >>> and still ahead on "world news," books, pencils and mops? back to school supplies 2010. >>> and, look who's talking. can you...
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combat troops leave iraq. it's the kind of carnage we saw constantly when the war was raging. a suicide bomber killed dozens of people in an iraqi army recruiting station and later a fuel truck bomb killed at least eight. let's bring in martha raddatz for more on that. clearly, martha, some are trying to take advantage of this turnover that's coming in a couple of weeks. >> reporter: it sure seems that way, george. this was really a horrific bombing. there were iraqi recruits trying to join the iraqi army. thousands of them lined up. they had been there all night, desperate for jobs. someone walked in, apparently wearing a suicide vest, mingled among all these recruits and blew himself up. the vest was packed with nails. they say as many as 60 were killed. about 100 injured. there was that fuel truck bombing you mentioned where eight were killed. so, very, very reminisce sent o the early days of the war, george. >> despite the new bombings, no second thoughts by the americans or the iraqis? >> reporter: well, absolutely no second thoughts yet. of course, american troops are su
combat troops leave iraq. it's the kind of carnage we saw constantly when the war was raging. a suicide bomber killed dozens of people in an iraqi army recruiting station and later a fuel truck bomb killed at least eight. let's bring in martha raddatz for more on that. clearly, martha, some are trying to take advantage of this turnover that's coming in a couple of weeks. >> reporter: it sure seems that way, george. this was really a horrific bombing. there were iraqi recruits trying to...
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pentagold allow the pentagon to g costs ofontinuing costs of the wars in iraq and afghanistan and prepare for future conflicts. members of congress effected by ay ofuts vow to fight them. >>> now to politics and the biggest election day of the usual. mid-august isn't usually the time for tight races and closely lytched run-offs, but that's ut that'shat voters are facing acingree key states tomorrow. in colorado, there's a bipartisan backlash against the establishment. both senate nominations are up for grabs with party leaders lined up behind jane norton and lined and el bennett. but on the gop side, ken buck is the latest to catch fire, and though bennett has the support bill sident obama, challenger idrew romanoff has his own supporter, bill clinton. >> i'm supporting andrew romanoff for the senate, and i hope you'll vote for him because he's got really good ideas on the economy. >> in georgia, the latest display of palin power. he ah palin has lined up against he nra, backing her own candidate for governor. >> are you ready to elect a pro-life, common sense constitutional conservative
pentagold allow the pentagon to g costs ofontinuing costs of the wars in iraq and afghanistan and prepare for future conflicts. members of congress effected by ay ofuts vow to fight them. >>> now to politics and the biggest election day of the usual. mid-august isn't usually the time for tight races and closely lytched run-offs, but that's ut that'shat voters are facing acingree key states tomorrow. in colorado, there's a bipartisan backlash against the establishment. both senate...
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war operations in iraq and afghanistan. >> it was an important moment that, i think, changed our understanding of the threat. >> reporter: the u.s. wants to act fast. the chinese have already amassed a force of young hackers. and some, at this very moment, are preparing. the war force for the 21st century. pierre thomas, abc news, washington. >>> and now, also in the headlines tonight, a story about personal secrets and political stands. a key strategist for george w. bush, who campaigned against gay marriage, has not only joined laura bush and other republicans in switching sides on the issue, he's announced he's gay. jake tapper looks at questions of public pressure and disclosure and what constitutes hypocrisy in politics. >> reporter: one of the ways president bush rallied his voters to the polls six years ago was through anti-gay marriage referenda in key states and a proposed constitutional amendment. >> we stand for marriage and family. >> reporter: and one of the men leading the charge was the president's campaign manager and later the chairman of the republican national committee, ken
war operations in iraq and afghanistan. >> it was an important moment that, i think, changed our understanding of the threat. >> reporter: the u.s. wants to act fast. the chinese have already amassed a force of young hackers. and some, at this very moment, are preparing. the war force for the 21st century. pierre thomas, abc news, washington. >>> and now, also in the headlines tonight, a story about personal secrets and political stands. a key strategist for george w. bush,...
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on tuesday, his big speech about iraq, a primetime address commemorating the withdrawal of u.s. combat troops. and then wednesday/thursday, mideast peace process. negotiations between the israelis and palestinians. the administration, the white house, said they know the president needs to say something about the economy, but right now, they're not sure what that would be and the venue it would take. >> but aren't members of his own party saying, go to jobs, get back on jobs? >> reporter: that's right. a lot of pressure from democrats on capitol hill, up for re-election, especially, who want the president to turn his focus to jobs. but right now, the administration isn't sure what more they can do, other than a $30 billion small business lending initiative. there are debates going on inside the white house about whether or not they should push for more infrastructure spending on tax cuts. but so far, no big announcements, and that's one of the problems, if you give a big speech about the economy, you have to have something to say. >> all right, jake tapper reporting from martha's
on tuesday, his big speech about iraq, a primetime address commemorating the withdrawal of u.s. combat troops. and then wednesday/thursday, mideast peace process. negotiations between the israelis and palestinians. the administration, the white house, said they know the president needs to say something about the economy, but right now, they're not sure what that would be and the venue it would take. >> but aren't members of his own party saying, go to jobs, get back on jobs? >>...
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>> 100 soldiers frurn a tour of duty in iraq. their role in bringing stability to the middle east. >> and a controversial treatment to stop a crippling disease. >> we begin tonight with charges of questionable and extravagant spending. >> the charges come from a group of judges who agreed this spending is out of control. >> abc 7 is here now with a story you'll see on 7. >> these are serious charges made by a former senior staffor who worked in offices of the judicial counsel, the body controlling the multi billion dollar budget for the state skorts and spoke to abc 7 news. he says there is a lack after ktibility in the way they spend taxpayer money. state judicial administrators
>> 100 soldiers frurn a tour of duty in iraq. their role in bringing stability to the middle east. >> and a controversial treatment to stop a crippling disease. >> we begin tonight with charges of questionable and extravagant spending. >> the charges come from a group of judges who agreed this spending is out of control. >> abc 7 is here now with a story you'll see on 7. >> these are serious charges made by a former senior staffor who worked in offices of the...